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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A current connection is required to qualify an individual for the following types of railroad retirement benefits:
(1) An employee occupational disability annuity as described in subpart D of this part;
(2) A supplemental annuity as described in subpart E of this part;
(3) An employee vested dual benefit in certain cases;
(4) A survivor annuity as described in subparts G, H, and I of this part; and
(5) A lump-sum death payment as described in part 234 of this chapter.
(b) A current connection which was established when an employee's annuity began is effective for:
(1) Any annuity under this part for which the employee later becomes eligible; and
(2) Any survivor annuity under this part or a lump-sum death payment under part 234 of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.216.12 When current connection is required - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-20-employees-benefits/cfr-sect-20-216-12/
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